➀ Microsoft has announced a new translucent red 'Pulse Cipher' Special Edition Xbox Series X|S controller; ➁ The controller features a throwback translucent design reminiscent of the PS2/Xbox era; ➂ It is set to arrive in early February and is priced at £69.99.
Recent #Xbox news in the semiconductor industry
➀ Microsoft's Xbox console sales dropped by nearly 50% in 2024; ➁ Xbox ranked third in console sales, behind PS5 and Switch, with the largest decline in unit sales; ➂ EA Sports FC 25 was the best-selling game in Europe for 2024.
➀ A great deal on a 2TB WD Black C50 expansion card for Xbox consoles; ➁ The card offers 2TB of storage and is compatible with the latest Xbox consoles; ➂ The discount makes it cheaper than buying two 1TB cards.
➀ Phil Spencer confirmed that 4 of Xbox's first-party titles would be coming to other platforms; ➁ Reports suggest exclusive Xbox console games will be the exception rather than the rule; ➂ Microsoft's 'Project Latitude' content strategy is believed to be the cause of this change.
➀ The first major patch for Stalker 2 addresses game crashes, memory leaks, and over 650 fixes; ➁ The patch resolves numerous mission blockers and bugs encountered under specific conditions; ➂ It also improves quality of life issues such as combat music, text readability, and NPC interactions.
➀ 8BitDo unveils a new collection inspired by the original Xbox; ➁ The Retro 87 mechanical keyboard and Retro R8 mouse feature translucent green enclosures and classic Xbox aesthetics; ➂ The Retro R8 mouse is 8BitDo's first entry into the gaming mouse market with impressive specifications.
➀ Xbox gamers are against Sony's acquisition of FromSoftware, a major game developer; ➁ Concerns are raised about Sony potentially exclusive access to FromSoftware's popular games on PlayStation; ➂ Microsoft's acquisition of Activision-Blizzard and the integration of game studios into console wars are discussed.
➀ Microsoft announced that Xbox owners will soon be able to stream their personal game library through xCloud; ➁ The feature is now available in beta; ➂ Game Pass Ultimate members can stream select games on supported devices.
➀ Xbox测试版用户报告称，最新更新导致游戏机重置至出厂设置，删除了配置文件和快速恢复数据；
➁ 报告显示，Alpha和Alpha Skip-Ahead两个测试层级均受到影响；
➂ 用户在Reddit上表达了对这一问题的担忧，并建议其他测试版用户谨慎更新。
➀ A reputable Call of Duty leaker has revealed that the 2026 release of the franchise is reportedly being developed for the next Xbox.
➁ The new game is titled 'Modern Warfare IV' and is in development for the next generation Xbox console.
➂ The leaker mentions that if 'Call of Duty: Warzone' doesn't attract players with the Verdansk update, there won't be a 'Warzone 3'.
➀ Microsoft has concluded the Xbox Developer Direct and announced the date for the upcoming Xbox Showcase.
➁ The event will feature new collaborations and titles from developers such as Playstack, including a new card game inspired by indie and AAA games.
➂ Confirmed studios participating in the ID@Xbox Showcase include Playstack, Thunder Lotus, Curve, and more. The event will be live-streamed on YouTube and Twitch.
➀ Xbox Game Pass set a new quarterly revenue record in Holiday 2024, potentially exceeding $1 billion.
➁ Call of Duty Black Ops 6 contributed significantly to the increase in Game Pass subscriptions.
➂ Xbox Game Pass revenue surpassed Xbox hardware revenue during the Holiday 2024 period.
➀ Xbox hardware revenue dropped to its second-lowest point in the last decade during the holiday 2024 period.
➁ Despite the drop, it is not necessarily bad news for Microsoft as Xbox hardware is sold at a loss.
➂ The reduced hardware sales could indicate a shift towards focusing more on content and services.
➀ Microsoft's Xbox strategy is shifting towards multi-platform releases following its $70 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard King.
➁ Xbox plans to release first-party titles on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2, including DOOM: The Dark Ages and Indiana Jones.
➂ Xbox head Phil Spencer suggests Starfield may also reach PS5, reflecting a broader strategy to expand Xbox's game library across platforms.
➀ Xbox CEO Phil Spencer discusses the future of Xbox, emphasizing the importance of hardware capabilities and supporting creators across platforms.
➁ Spencer expresses excitement about upcoming games and aims for long-term success for Xbox and its teams.
➂ He highlights Xbox's commitment to its own hardware while allowing games on other platforms.
➀ Sony's PlayStation 5 is outperforming PlayStation 4 sales since launch.
➁ Xbox Series is lagging behind Xbox One in terms of sales.
➂ Video game hardware sales have declined by 25% compared to 2023.
➀ Xbox unveiled its gaming lineup for the first half of 2025 at the Xbox Developer Direct, featuring titles like DOOM: The Dark Ages.
➁ The event included announcements for Ninja Gaiden 4, a graphical remaster of Ninja Gaiden 2, South of Midnight, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and Doom: The Dark Ages.
➂ Multiple games were given release dates, including Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 on April 24, 2025, and Doom: The Dark Ages on May 15, 2025.
➀ Hyperkin revealed 'The Competitor', a controller inspired by the PlayStation 5 but compatible with Xbox and PC at CES 2025; ➁ The controller mimics the PlayStation design but lacks haptic and adaptive triggers, featuring Hall Effect Triggers and Joysticks for durability; ➂ The Competitor includes a mic mute button and programmable back buttons, with release details pending.
➀ Obsidian Entertainment is releasing two RPGs, Avowed and The Outer Worlds 2, in 2025; ➁ Xbox's strategy now includes more multiplatform releases with fewer exclusives; ➂ Industry insider indicates all Xbox Game Studios titles may launch on PlayStation.